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Wonderful Ways Games Bring Families Together During the Holidays
I completely understand it's still November, but I don't care. Let's talk about the holidays real quick. When it comes to the holidays, there are at least a few things you can count on.
Jay VergaraPublished 6 years ago in GamersBenefits of Computer Games
Computer games, console games, and internet-hosted games can all have benefits for their users — a statement some might not believe, but let me explain for the doubters. Firstly, I am a middle-aged man who has only recently had access to his first decent console for games playing and only played Facebook-hosted games on the computer. I have, in my time, played numerous arcade-based games, so I know the genesis of many of the more popular console games. Some have been recreated from arcade-based systems or have been developed from similar games.
ASHLEY SMITHPublished 7 years ago in GamersWhy Microtransactions Are Killing Game Audiences
Two topics that have been frequently popping up in gaming news for the past few years are Microtransactions and DLC (Downloadable Content). Are they good? Are they bad? Do they benefit the studio or the publisher more, and can they be used in such that does not upset the ecosystem of a game?
Can You Play Nintendo 3DS Games on a 2DS?
Backward-compatibility isn't something that is typically discussed in the video game world. After all, why would it be? Most video game systems are designed to encourage players to re-buy many of their favorite games out of necessity.
Cato ConroyPublished 7 years ago in GamersAwesome Saturn Exclusives: Platformers
Hello, and welcome back to Silver Linings where I find the positives in maligned pop culture. This is the second of my lists looking back at the Sega Saturn. When looking at why the Saturn failed like it did, many explanations were brought up. There was the botched early launch that alienated retail channels. There was the fact that the Saturn sold for $100 more than the Playstation and Nintendo 64, a handicap that didn't get reduced until the system was just about dead. There was then-CEO Bernie Stolar's comment that the Saturn wasn't the future of Sega which killed consumer interest after only two years on the market.
Adam WallacePublished 7 years ago in Gamers- Top Story - August 2017
The History of Video Games: Part 2 - The Fall of the Atari 2600.
Welcome back. Last week we took a brief look at the Atari 2600. This week we will chart its rise and its eventual fall. The Atari 2600 was the first major console and in many ways set the stage for the consoles that would follow. Many of the features of video gaming we now take for granted started with the 2600.
Iain BakerPublished 7 years ago in Gamers The History of Video Games: Part 1 - The Rise of the Atari 2600.
Ever heard of the "Oregon Trail generation?" Probably not, and neither had I until recently, but apparently I am a member of it and never knew it. Members of this generation were born in the late 70s and early 80s and bridge the gap between the last members of Generation X and the first of the millennials. The generation gets its name from the Oregon Trail computer game, a game many of us played on our school’s Apple II computers. Dying of digital dysentery was much more fun than *gasp* “going outside to play.”
Iain BakerPublished 7 years ago in GamersChester Field for the NES
Chester Field: Ankoku Shin e no Chousen is an Action Adventure game developed and published by Vic Tokai, which was released in Japan in 1987. North America never saw an actual release, but thanks to some proactive gamers, there has been a translation by Aeon Genesis.
Aaron DennisPublished 7 years ago in GamersThe Top 20 Best Games for the Worst Consoles
Hello, and welcome to Silver Linings . This column is all about finding the positive aspects of frequently maligned things in pop culture.
Adam WallacePublished 7 years ago in Gamers- Top Story - August 2017
Must Have PS4 Accessories for Gamers
A PS4 is an amazing piece of equipment. It can really elevate your gaming experience in ways that most other game systems can't. It's got killer graphics, an insanely fast memory hard drive, and also has way better stats than the Xbox 1.
Riley Raul ReesePublished 7 years ago in Gamers - Top Story - July 2017
Ataribox: Did Atari Do The Math?
I was one of the few who did the math back in 1994 when the console (and bit-) war was in full steam with many manufacturers trying to catch my attention and ultimately my money. Atari had just released the JAGUAR, a 64-bit machine that, on